Reading Time: 5 minutes A University of Saskatchewan vaccine candidate for bovine TB has cleared mouse trials and is moving to cattle testing — a potential world first.
Researchers advance first-of-its-kind bovine TB vaccine to trials
A vaccine engineered by the University of Saskatchewan's VIDO protected 80 per cent of lab mice against a highly virulent bovine TB strain without compromising the tuberculin skin test — clearing the way for the first cattle trials of a potential Canadian-made bovine TB vaccine
Canada blocks meats, dairy from Greece over foot-and-mouth disease
To remain free of foot-and-mouth disease, Canada is blocking livestock, uncooked meats, raw dairy and other products from Greece following outbreaks in cattle and sheep there.
First Canadian trial of Halter virtual fencing system underway near Westlock
Mike Hittinger runs 200 head on 1,600 acres and says the GPS-controlled collar system is already simplifying bale grazing, swath grazing and nutritional management
Reading Time: 4 minutes The New Zealand-designed system uses GPS collars and is now eligible for OFCAF funding in Canada.
Alberta producers must repay AgriStability benefits after cattle pricing error
AFSC says a modelling inconsistency in heavy weight cattle prices led to overpayments in the 2024 program year and is offering flexible repayment arrangements to affected clients
Reading Time: 2 minutes An issue in the AgriStability model for heavy weight cattle in 2024 means some Alberta producers will have to pay back their benefits.
High-stakes balancing act for beef market
Small herds and surging demand have pushed prices to the limit
Reading Time: 2 minutes Global trade shifts, pest pressures and stubbornly strong consumer demand are reshaping the cattle and beef market.
How soil fertility management can boost pasture yield by 43 per cent
Soil testing and the right fertility program can make a measurable difference in pasture output, agronomist says
Reading Time: 3 minutes Learn how soil testing and targeted fertilization can increase pasture biomass by 43%. Expert tips on N, P, and K management for beef cattle producers.
Beef sector needs more research into protozoal disease
It would be nice if research could eventually be done to allow on-label use of toltrazuril
Reading Time: 4 minutes Reduced federal research capacity may mean more livestock health products have to go extra-label through veterinarians, which puts a lot of pressure on them, veterinarian Roy Lewis writes.
Incoming Canadian Cattle Association CEO embraces winds of change
Andrea Brocklebank, the incoming CEO of the Canadian Cattle Association, is open to revitalizing the organization while maintaining national delivery.
Holistic management upends traditional grazing
Allan Savory continues to push in his 90th year a holistic approach to agriculture
Reading Time: 3 minutes World trail blazer of holistic approach in agriculture answers producers questions in southern Alberta in how to carry on the movement.
Winter grazing tour highlights cost-saving mix of cover crops and silage
Alternative grazing methods reduce labour and overhead, but experts stress precise rations are vital to prevent energy deficits
Reading Time: 3 minutes Discover one beef producer's strategies to slash winter feed costs — and how to make sure it meets a cattle’s nutritional needs.